10 cookie recipes to try this weekend

Cookies are the unsung heroes of baking: endlessly varied, and forgiving of even the most amateur baker. If you're new to the kitchen, or are looking to get better with a whisk in the new year, cookies are the perfect - and most delicious - treat to experiment with.

Cookies are also delightfully fuss-free and easy to whip out for unexpected guests. Once you've found a recipe you like, batch cook a load of cookie dough and freeze it in rolls, to be sliced and baked away when needed.

1. Kevin Dundon's Chocolate Chip Cookies